Andreas – Origin, Meaning, Popularity & Significance

Gender: Male

Origin: Greek origin

Meaning: “Manly” or “brave man“

Region: Germany, Greece, Italy, and Scandinavia, USA, UK

Andreas is a timeless name for boys originating from the Greek word “andreios” meaning “manly” or in other words “brave man”. It was used by ancient Greek Warriors. Andrew is the English form of this name, a name borne by Saint Andrew of Scotland, one of the closest followers of Jesus Christ. This name holds the honor of appearing in Bible. Andreas is very popular in Greece, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Eastern Europe. It also has a presence in the USA and UK, particularly the Andrew variation. As the meaning implies, it symbolizes a bold and brave personality. A Healthy meaning with a spiritual background magnifies the strength of this name. It is an easy choice for parents, and the little man with this name will grow into a brave and dignified personality.

Famous Personalities

• Andreas Brehme is a former German football player and now a football coach. He scored the winning goal for Germany in FIFA world cup in 1990 against Argentina.
• Andreas Isaksson is a football player in Sweden who played as a goal keeper.

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